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A song that makes you feel happy. A smile song that brings a grin to your face.

A collection of heartwarming, feel-good songs that will make you smile! What kind of songs come to mind when you think of “happy songs”? There are tunes that let you quietly savor happiness, and songs with such a positive vibe that just listening makes you smile—everyone has melodies that resonate with their heart.

In this article, we’ll introduce songs that let you feel happiness in love and in life, as well as fun, uplifting tracks that will make you smile without even realizing it.

Every song is recommended—let the music make you happy!

Songs that make you feel happy. Smile-inducing smile songs (41–50)

Thank youAAA

AAA Official YouTube Channel Regular Program vol.2 / Thank you
Thank youAAA

Included on AAA’s third best-of album, “Another side of #AAABEST.” The album reached a peak position of No.

4 on the Oricon weekly chart.

This marks the first CD release of a single that was previously available only as a TanoCa-exclusive download for AAA’s ringtone and full-length ringtone service.

It’s a peaceful, upbeat melody—a happy song that makes you want to sing along together.

Songs that make you feel happy. Smile songs that bring a grin (51–60)

Unstoppable ha-haYazawa Eikichi

A track included on the 1986 album Tokyo Night, it’s a high-energy rock number that could be called Eikichi Yazawa’s signature song.

Just listening to it inevitably pumps you up, makes you want to throw your fist in the air, and puts a smile on your face—a true power song.

Baby Don’t CryAmuro Namie

Baby Don’t Cry – Namie Amuro (Full)
Baby Don't CryAmuro Namie

A song by Namie Amuro released in 2007 that was used as the theme for the drama “Secret Paradise.” No matter how down you feel, it gives you courage and gently, yet powerfully, embraces you with the message: “You’re not alone.”

Rice with meat in thick savory sauce (ankake-style)C-Style

C-Style – Local Restoration Spirit!! “New Ankake Meat Rice” Music Video Don’t lose, Chiba!!
Rice with meat in thick savory sauce (ankake-style)C-Style

The killer tune from C-Style, a Yankee-style idol unit from Kisarazu.

Even though it’s just singing about ankake meat rice the whole time, it’s incredibly catchy—one of those songs that makes everyone smile and showcases just how powerful entertainment can be at stirring emotions.

Stand by me, Stand by you.Hirai Dai

Hirai Dai / Stand by me, Stand by you. (Lyric Video)
Stand by me, Stand by you.Hirai Dai

This is a hit number by Dai Hirai released in 2020.

Sparked by TikTok posts, it’s a love song adored mainly by teens.

Besides the beautifully crafted melody lines that are Dai Hirai’s hallmark, the lyrics are super relatable, and those heart-fluttering expressions are so good.

The vibe that comes from his surf-rock roots also leaves you with a very warm feeling.

Happiness probably spreads like waves, don’t you think?

Let’s embrace happinessFUNKY MONKEY BABYS

38. Let's Embrace Happiness by FUNKY MONKEY BABYS
Let's embrace happinessFUNKY MONKEY BABYS

It’s a song released by Funky Monkey Babys in 2006, and its lyrics about simple happiness and the importance of a smile never fail to move you whenever you listen.

How about listening to this track together with someone close—like a partner, family member, or friend?

Thank youikimonogakakari

Thank you / Ikimonogakari (Cover)
Thank youikimonogakakari

Ikimono-gakari’s 18th single, released on May 5, 2010.

It was written as the theme song for the first half of that year’s NHK morning drama series Gegege no Nyobo and became a major hit.

It sold over one million copies and won the Excellent Composition Award at the 52nd Japan Record Awards.

A happy, smile-inducing song that warms the heart just by listening.